Police say they are investigating the sudden death of a 55-year-old man in Niagara Falls after emergency responders were called to a home in the area of Waters Ave. and Bonnie St. at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday.

When emergency crews arrived, a male was located in distress and was later pronounced dead on the scene, police say.

A post-mortem is to be conducted at a Hamilton hospital within the next 24 hours, while police remain at the residence for investigation.